Florida utility companies preparing for Hurricane Ian power outages
Florida’s two largest electric utilities have some 22,000 workers ready to address anticipated power outages as massive Hurricane Ian takes aim at the state.
Florida’s two largest electric utilities have some 22,000 workers ready to address anticipated power outages as massive Hurricane Ian takes aim at the state.
Taping windows before a hurricane: Why experts say you shouldn't do it
As Floridians prepare for Hurricane Ian's impact, there is one go-to "safety" measure many people do: taping their windows. However, experts say it's a bad, and potentially dangerous, idea.
As Floridians prepare for Hurricane Ian's impact, there is one go-to "safety" measure many people do: taping their windows. However, experts say it's a bad, and potentially dangerous, idea.
Florida business aims to protect windows, doors from hurricane
An Orlando entrepreneur is trying to protect homes and businesses from hurricanes.
An Orlando entrepreneur is trying to protect homes and businesses from hurricanes.
Know your zone: Florida evacuation zones, what they mean, and when to leave
As evacuations are ordered ahead of Hurricane Ian, it's important for residents across Florida to know if they are in a storm surge evacuation zone, so they can be prepared to leave when officials give the orders.
As evacuations are ordered ahead of Hurricane Ian, it's important for residents across Florida to know if they are in a storm surge evacuation zone, so they can be prepared to leave when officials give the orders.
Tropical Storm Ian update: Central Florida still in storm's track; Florida Keys under tropical storm warning
Tropical Storm Ian is forecast to rapidly strengthen and become a hurricane on Monday, and a major hurricane as it enters the Gulf of Mexico, according to the latest track.
Tropical Storm Ian is forecast to rapidly strengthen and become a hurricane on Monday, and a major hurricane as it enters the Gulf of Mexico, according to the latest track.
Hurricane Ian: What to do about your pets?
As Floridians prepare for Hurricane Ian, there is still a level of uncertainty as to how bad the future hurricane will be once it hits land in Florida. If conditions get bad enough, some may have to evacuate. Those with pets will want to prepare if they find themselves in that situation.
As Floridians prepare for Hurricane Ian, there is still a level of uncertainty as to how bad the future hurricane will be once it hits land in Florida. If conditions get bad enough, some may have to evacuate. Those with pets will want to prepare if they find themselves in that situation.
Sandbags in Central Florida: Where to get them as Hurricane Ian approaches
Residents are being warned to stay vigilant as a possible Category 2 hurricane appears to be setting its sights on Florida.
Residents are being warned to stay vigilant as a possible Category 2 hurricane appears to be setting its sights on Florida.
Hurricane preparation: Experts say to buy enough for stockpile, but don't hoard goods
People are gearing up for the possibility that Florida will be impacted by a tropical disturbance in the Caribbean Sea, by stocking up on goods and gasoline.
People are gearing up for the possibility that Florida will be impacted by a tropical disturbance in the Caribbean Sea, by stocking up on goods and gasoline.
Hurricane Safety 101: Do you live in an evacuation zone? Do you have an evacuation plan?
Here are four things the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says residents should consider when creating an evacuation plan.
Here are four things the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says residents should consider when creating an evacuation plan.
Here are hurricane emergency numbers to call throughout Central Florida if you need help
With Tropical Depression 9 expected to become Hurricane Ian over the next couple of days, it will be helpful to know what to do when in a situation where you need help.
With Tropical Depression 9 expected to become Hurricane Ian over the next couple of days, it will be helpful to know what to do when in a situation where you need help.
Floridians stock up on water, supplies to prepare for Tropical Depression 9
As stores get ready to see a rush of people buying supplies, there's a rush of county workers preparing for possible flooding.
As stores get ready to see a rush of people buying supplies, there's a rush of county workers preparing for possible flooding.
Hurricane preparation: What should you be doing now?
With Tropical Storm Ian projected to make landfall in Florida next week, residents may want to prepare for the storm before it hits the Sunshine state.
With Tropical Storm Ian projected to make landfall in Florida next week, residents may want to prepare for the storm before it hits the Sunshine state.
2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season: NOAA predicts above-average season with 3-6 major hurricanes
This season, NOAA is forecasting between 14 and 21 named storms, with six to 10 of those strengthening into hurricanes, and three to six of them being major hurricanes.
This season, NOAA is forecasting between 14 and 21 named storms, with six to 10 of those strengthening into hurricanes, and three to six of them being major hurricanes.
Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: Under a week left
Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is ongoing and allows shoppers to skip the tax on hurricane supplies.
Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday is ongoing and allows shoppers to skip the tax on hurricane supplies.
Preparing for the storm: FEMA supplies checklist
Here's a supply list for when a hurricane is approaching the state of Florida.
Here's a supply list for when a hurricane is approaching the state of Florida.
Be prepared: If you're in the path of a hurricane, here's what to do
When a hurricane strikes, things can go from fine to fatal in the blink of an eye, but being prepared for any outcome and having strong plans for all scenarios can significantly lessen the threat to you, your home, and your loved ones.
When a hurricane strikes, things can go from fine to fatal in the blink of an eye, but being prepared for any outcome and having strong plans for all scenarios can significantly lessen the threat to you, your home, and your loved ones.
Hurricane forecasts will see some changes for 2020: Here's what will be different
On average, 12 tropical storms – six of which become hurricanes – form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea or the Gulf of Mexico during hurricane season, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
On average, 12 tropical storms – six of which become hurricanes – form over the Atlantic Ocean, Caribbean Sea or the Gulf of Mexico during hurricane season, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to have 'above-normal' tropical activity, report says
Hurricane season begins on June 1 and lasts until November 30.
Hurricane season begins on June 1 and lasts until November 30.
Florida to seek $633m in federal disaster prevention money
The money is intended for projects like hardening utility lines and structures in disaster-prone areas.
The money is intended for projects like hardening utility lines and structures in disaster-prone areas.
Florida attorney general: Beware storm relief scams
In the wake of a disaster, scam artists are ready to take advantage of the situation and rip you off.
In the wake of a disaster, scam artists are ready to take advantage of the situation and rip you off.